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Returning Home From A Kid-Free Getaway: The Struggle is Real
Hey there! I think we can all agree that coming back from a vacation without the kids can be a bit of a rude awakening. Remember that little drawer filled with stickers and glitter? Yeah, one day I’ll miss that. And let’s not forget the mountain of sports gear cluttering the garage. I know I’ll look back fondly on those chaotic days, but today? Not even close.
This morning kicked off with a lovely “Hello, 4:30 a.m.! Thanks for the jet lag!” wake-up call. I felt like I could take on the world before the sun even came up—seriously, I could have made a drill sergeant proud. However, as the day wore on, I found myself repeating, “I have different standards of cleanliness than they do,” trying to keep my sanity intact.
Barely 17 hours back from my getaway with my partner, and my kids were already making me long for peace and quiet. The morning was filled with bickering that made me wish I could fast-forward their childhoods just to get a break. Then came the bright idea of, “Hey, how about we actually put our stuff away?” A novel concept, right?
By mid-afternoon, I was ready to lose it with the constant screeching from the backseat. And don’t even get me started on my bathroom break—why is there always a mess waiting for me? I decided to ignore the endless questions about snacks and screen time because, honestly, I couldn’t even.
As the day dragged on, I found myself thinking, “I really can’t handle this anymore!” And organization? Forget it! With this many kids, it’s a lost cause. Dinner was a struggle, trying to convince them that spinach is good for them, and the bedtime routine turned into a never-ending cycle of “Did you brush your teeth? Please go brush your teeth!”
I know one day I’ll miss the sound of tiny feet padding around the house at the crack of dawn, but today, after returning from Amsterdam, is certainly not that day.
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In summary, the return from a child-free vacation can be jarring, filled with chaos and nostalgia for quiet moments. We all know we’ll cherish these wild days eventually, but for now, let’s just survive the aftermath.